DIY Patchwork Denim Throw Rug

This DIY is something I’ve actually been wanting to do for a while. Inspired by our fall store displays, I found a renewed desire to make a patchwork denim throw rug. This is a great way to use old clothing and fabric scraps and turn them into something to add to your home décor!

Scraps of fabric of your choosing. I like the idea of using varying washes of denim like our store display team did, and incorporating other bits of fabric as fun pop colors.

Scissors, needle, thread, safety pins.

I happen to have a craft supply bin in my apartment full of scraps of old denim so this was the perfect way for me to use them. But, you can also go to a thrift store and buy a few pairs of cheap denim to make this project (kid-sized jeans work, too!).

For the pop colors I used bits of fabric from our display team – but again, you can use any old clothing scraps or find fun printed and colorful shirts at a thrift store and cut them up!

Start small. I didn’t try and lay out all the scraps to begin with because it seemed too daunting. I just started with two pieces, sewed them together by hand, and went from there. I like using oddly shaped pieces too!

This is a great project to work on over a long period of time, adding to it as you please. But if you want to make something quickly, don’t worry – this only took me one day :)

It’s starting to take shape! I had originally planned on cutting it to be a circle but decided to keep it this oval-type shape in case I continue to expand on it – I’m thinking it might make a pretty amazing bedspread eventually :)

Once you’re finished with the main body of the rug, you can start adding fun colorful patches in pop colors! Just sew them right on top of the denim.

And that’s it! I now have a lovely little patchwork rug under my desk chair.*